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Implantable medical device and method of placement of the implantable medical device

US9364306B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims

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Assignee

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. · US

Inventors

Alfred Intoccia · Nashua, US
Richard C. Tah · Milford, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 12, 2012
Grant date	Jun 14, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 30, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2/0022
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical device having a valve member and a securing member is provided. The valve member is configured to be positioned inside a bodily passageway. The valve member includes a plurality of flaps configured to move from a first position to a second position at a predetermined pressure or in response to being exposed to a predetermined pressure. The securing member is configured to be positioned outside the bodily passageway. The securing member is configured to help retain the valve member in place within the bodily passageway.

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